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Arts/Crafts
ArtFest 2015 – The 30th annual art fair continues today with music, food and the popular Make-It-Art Kids Fair with children’s hands-on art making area. Make-It tent is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Park, Browne’s Addition, between Second and Fourth streets and Spruce and Chestnut streets. Free admission. (509) 456-3931.
Carvers’ Rendezvous – Friday-June 7. Learn to carve, improve your skills or just have fun. Morning and afternoon classes on Friday and Saturday. Instructors from throughout the Northwest and a wide variety of styles. Potluck on Friday evening; barbecue on Saturday evening. Begins Friday, 8:30 a.m., KOA Campground, 13311 W. Euclid Road. $1 to $5 for wood. (509) 244-3467 or 467-3342.
Farm Chicks Antiques Show - Features antiques, vintage objects, handmade goods and many vendors. Hours are Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and June 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $8/day, cash only. (509) 954-1692.
40th Idaho State Button Show - June 12-13. 40th anniversary show hosted by the local Historical Button Club of Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington. Members judge the Button Tray Competition on Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with an evening dinner program on medieval buttons presented by Janelle Giles of California. Exhibit and sale Friday, 7-10 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact sckincaid@gmail.com or momofks@roadrunner.com. Best Western Coeur d’Alene, 506 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $3. (208) 773-7528.
Craft Classes/Workshops
Sew Uniquely You Events – Thursday, 10 a.m., Modern Tote Bag, $20; June 16, 10 a.m., Reusable Produce Bags, $20. Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. (509) 467-8210.
Build an Adirondack Chair - Master woodworker Len Zeoli is holding a workshop for students age 18 and older. Students will take home an Adirondack chair made out of unfinished western red cedar. Students will be working in pairs. Register in advance at www.artisansbarn.org or call. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Artisans at Dahmen Barn, 419 Park Way, Uniontown. $150; $66/additional to build a leg rest. (509) 299-3414.
Home/Garden
Aktion Club Flower Planting - Join the Aktion Club as they plant flowers in Honey Locust Lane. Today, noon-3 p.m., Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. (509) 625-6600.
Spokane Valley Quilters - Potluck at 6:30 p.m.; program at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Valley Assembly of God, 15618 E. Broadway Ave. (509) 924-6320.
Home Composting Demo – Held hourly at the Emerson-Garfield Farmers Market. Friday, 3-7 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church parking lot, 806 W. Knox Ave. (509) 389-0964.
Beginning Bird Watching Classes - The Friends of Turnbull and Spokane Audubon Society are offering Beginning Bird Watching Classes for ages 8-80. To register, send email to activities@fotnwr.org or call (509) 448-2291. Saturday, 9-11 a.m., Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 26010 S. Smith Road, Cheney. $3/family entrance fee.
Arbor Day Celebration - Activities include a plant sale, bake sale, tours of the arboretum and Bonner County Historical Society open house. Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Lakeview Park, 611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint. Free. (208) 683-2387.
Spring Plant Sale - The Friends of Manito fundraiser to benefit the park. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Manito Park, east of Gaiser Conservatory, 4 W. 21st Ave. (509) 456-8038.
Therapeutic Horticulture - Learn about the therapeutic benefits of a peaceful garden setting, and how you can use plants in your garden to promote wellness of your mind and body. Presented by Master Gardener Cathi Lamoreux. Saturday, 2 p.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.
An Evening with Pat Munts - Hear about drought tolerant plants and how to be good stewards of your own backyard. Then shop with guidance from Munts and nursery owner Diane Stutzman. Reserve your spot by calling or emailing vegesdal@ inlandnwlandtrust.org. June 9, 6 p.m., Desert Jewels, 9809 E. Upriver Drive. Free admission. (509) 328-2939.
Animals
Tea With Tucker - Enjoy vegan tapas served with shabby chic goodies from Goodwill and music. Funds will help create a peaceful animal memorial garden and a community vegetable garden at River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.eventbrite.com/e/ tea-with-tucker-tickets-15740285618. June 7, 1 p.m., River’s Wish, 11511 W. Garfield Road. $55/one; and $100/two. (509) 951-3650.
Kibbles 4 Kritters Fundraiser - Fourth annual pet food and supply drive, sponsored by Hot Rod Vaporz and Hood Revenue to benefit SCRAPS. All cash donations will be used for the care and medical expenses for abandoned, abused and neglected animals from the Spokane area. Donations can also be made at SCRAPS, 6815 E. Trent Ave. June 13, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hot Rod Vaporz, 1014 N. Pines Road. (509) 477-2532.
Band Together for the Animals - SCRAPS is hosting an animal welfare event to celebrate the first year of the Regional Animal Welfare facility. The day includes tours, door prizes, animal related vendors and more. June 13, 10 a.m., SCRAPS, 6815 E. Trent Ave. Free. (509) 477-2532.